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.-k is located in the RR-IA, Single r-amily Rural Residential Zoning lanning Commission reviewed this application on November 19.2001 nded approval of variances oy a vole of 7 to 0. Commission made the following findings of fact: s arc a permitted accessory use in the RR-1A district. The minimum :k for a private bam from any lot line is 75’. The minimum setback idjacent residences’s 1 ^0'. The bam location meets standards required ccial setback regulaii that apply to private bams and stables. ropcrly was part of the recent 6 lot plat of Kokesh I'ami. This lot is a I lot meeting minimum lot width and lot area requirements for the I district. ■ ember. 2001 the City of Orono issued a demolition permit and the old tnfomiing house and garage were removed. The house was non- ming because it was located within the 100' front yard setback. pasture easement is located over the south 50’ of this properlv. The enl was recorded by the developer of Kokesh Farm and is for pasture the proper) owner to the south. 1 he proposed development docs not t the 50’ easement. oposed house location meets oil lequired setbacks. The house was I to take advantage of existing topography for a walkout and to locate ilding a greater distance from the street. )il testing and septic design has been submitted by the properly owner proved by the City On-Site Systems Manager. The final septic design 4 bedroom house but could be expanded to a 5 bedroom if needed. jposed outdoor riding area (paddock) is located in the front yard a^d ed in an area that is near the bam and is suitable for pasture purposes. Page 2 of 7 H. The bam is proposed to be approximately 1,700 s.f. in size. The Municipal Code permits one oversized accessory building on a lot subject to the condition th ouilding meets all required principal building setbacks and property owner shall agree to covenants that slate: a) No future subdivision will be approved that places the structure within a lot that has no principal stmeture. except that the City in its subdivision approval may grant a finite time period in which the oversized accessory' stmeture may remain without a principal stmeture. in ord ‘;r that a principal stmeture may be constmeted. At the end of this time jKriod the oversized accessory stmeture must be removed if no principal structure has been constructed. b) If tlie property is subdivided, the oversize accessory structure and principal stmeture will be located together within a lot ‘that meets the minimum lot area requirement for the given size of accessory building. c) In subdivision approval, the setback required for the oversize acce.ssor\ stmeture as defined herein shall remain. ITie City Council finds that the conditions existing on this property are peculiar to it and do not apply generally to other property in this zoning district; that granting the vanances will not adversely affect traffic conditions, light, air, nor pose a fire hazard or other danger to neighboring property; would not merely serv e as a convenience to the applicant, but is necessary- to allcv iate a demonstrable hardship or difficulty is necessary to preserve a substantial property right of the applicant; and would be in keeping with the spirit and intent of the Zoning Code and Comprehensive Plan of the The City Council has considered this application including the findings and rwommcndations of the Planning Commission, reports by Ciiv Staff, conunenis by the applicant and the effect of the proposed variance on the health, safety and welfare of the community. Page 3 of 7 ih / . •<, -■■I- f ... ■<v\ ■ ■ -■'1^ ' ■ m . '• tr'- Car •mvifc.v-..;.